Convert AIFF to FLAC

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AIFF vs FLAC Format Comparison

Aspect	AIFF (Source Format)	FLAC (Target Format)
Format Overview	AIFF Audio Interchange File Format AIFF is an uncompressed, lossless audio file format developed by Apple in 1988. It stores PCM data and is widely used in professional audio environments. Lossless Uncompressed	FLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec FLAC is an open‑source, lossless audio compression format developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation. It preserves 100% of the original audio data while reducing file size, making it ideal for archival and high‑quality playback. Lossless Compressed
Technical Specifications	Sample Rates: 8kHz - 192kHz Bit Depths: 8, 16, 24, 32-bit Encoding: Linear PCM Max Channels: Up to 8 channels Extensions: .aiff, .aif, .aifc	Sample Rates: 8kHz - 384kHz Bit Depths: 16, 24, 32-bit Compression Levels: 0 - 8 Max Channels: Up to 8 channels Extensions: .flac
Advantages	Lossless compression – no audio data is discarded High fidelity suitable for professional audio work Simple PCM structure – easy to read and process Wide support in DAWs	Perfect reconstruction of original audio (lossless) Significant file‑size reduction compared to WAV/AIFF Fast decoding and reasonable encoding speed Embedded checksums for error detection Support for metadata tagging and cover art
Disadvantages	Very large file sizes compared to lossy formats No built‑in metadata support beyond basic chunks Less efficient for streaming	Larger files than lossy formats (MP3, AAC, Opus) Less suited for streaming over low‑bandwidth connections Limited hardware support on older portable devices
Compatibility	Excellent: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Audition, Most DAWs Good: QuickTime Player, VLC, iTunes Limited: Web browsers by default	Excellent: VLC, Foobar2000, JRiver Media Center, Most Linux distributions Good: iTunes (with plugin), Windows Media Player (with plugin), Modern browsers via libraries Limited: Car audio systems without FLAC support, Legacy portable players
Common Uses	Professional audio recording and editing Mastering and archiving high‑quality audio Broadcast production Sound design and film post‑production	Archival of master recordings High‑resolution audio downloads Digital music libraries Audiophile listening setups

Why Convert AIFF to FLAC?

Converting AIFF to FLAC reduces file size while preserving 100% of the original audio data, providing an optimal balance of lossless quality and efficient storage for archiving and high‑fidelity playback.